Givaudan, a fragrance and flavor company, has opened its new savory flavors manufacturing facility in Nantong, China. Representing an investment of CHF 50 million (approximately $52.8 million), the site will more than double Givaudan’s existing production capacity in China.
The new plant will enable Givaudan to meet the growing needs of customers in China for innovative products and great taste experiences, more efficiently. The plant demonstrates Givaudan’s commitment to one of its most significant growth markets.
“The Nantong facility represents our largest investment in China since 2006, supporting our strategic objective of increasing Givaudan’s footprint in developing markets and capturing growth opportunities in savory, culinary, and snacks segments,” said Gilles Andrier, Givaudan CEO.
Givaudan’s customers in China and across the Asia Pacific region will benefit from faster access to its flavor and taste solutions. The new plant will strengthen the company’s existing capabilities in savory and culinary flavor blends, snack seasonings, spray dried, and process flavors. The site meets the highest global standards in flavor and food manufacturing, including adherence to the strictest allergen management principles and also has advanced environment, health, and safety features.
More than 100 people will be employed on site, of which a large majority have been recruited locally.
